Molly Carnell - BA (Hons) Fine Art
A man can have no greater love than giving ninety minutes to his friends
Molly Josephine Alabama Carnell is a text-based artist and Chumbawamba fan exploring the theatrical world of football fandom by blending traditional making with nostalgic pop culture and an irreverent curiosity. Her latest project, ‘A man can have no greater love than giving ninety minutes to his friends.’ is concerned with theories of gathering and kinship, focusing on the importance of a sense of community for working-class identities. Delving into the world of football culture, the work highlights the performative gestures and habits within football fandom, positioning these instances as acts of worship and spiritual devotion binding individuals together. The work uses songs and lyrics as entry points, blurring the line between personal memory and shared experiences, combining sentiment, humour and storytelling to show the ceremonial nature of fandom. The project repositions working-class culture as rich with tradition and meaning, inviting viewers to consider how a sense of community can be built through collective rituals.
